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      Access to Healthcare and Social Protection among Migrant Workers in Thailand before and during COVID-19 Era: A Qualitative Study 

      Kunpeuk, Watinee; Julchoo, Sataporn; Phaiyarom, Mathudara; Sinam, Pigunkaew; Pudpong, Nareerut; Loganathan, Tharani; Yi, Huso; Suphanchaimat, Rapeepong (2022-03-06)

      Thailand is a popular host nation for international migrant workers, particularly those from Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Myanmar. Thailand has introduced approaches to protect their rights for health and social welfare, using various mechanisms over many years. However, the implementation of these policies is dynamic and has been influenced by national security, economic necessity, and public health concerns. The aim of this study was to explore how Thailand designs and implements health and social welfare policies for migrants in Thailand, both before ...
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      Social capital in the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases among migrants and refugees: a systematic review and meta-ethnography. 

      Tan, Sok Teng; Low, Pei Ting Amanda; Howard, Natasha; Yi, Huso (2021-12-05)

      Globally, the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) falls disproportionately on underserved populations. Migrants and refugees are particularly vulnerable due to economic instability and systemic poverty. Despite the myriad of health risks faced by migrants and refugees, access to appropriate healthcare is hindered by structural, cultural and socioeconomic barriers. We conducted a systematic review and meta-ethnography to obtain critical insight into how the interplay of social capital and structural factors (eg, state policies and socioeconomic ...